paleo chinese food

weathergirl320
weathergirl320 Posts: 331
edited December 24 in Social Groups
Any suggestions for staying primal when ordering Chinese take out? And I'm not talking gourmet Chinese I'm talking American hole in the wall take out place that you have to order over the phone. I ordered tonight sezsuan mei fun with no soy sauce. Not primal at all but gluten free for the most part. What do you suggest for next time?

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  • BrynnyB
    BrynnyB Posts: 19 Member
    I was so excited when I saw the title of the post in the forums. I thought, "YAY! Paleo Chinese food!" and immediately skipped in here.. But, alas, my heart sank when I saw no glorious Chinese recipes. LOL

    I hope someone has some suggestions. I'd love a bit of Chinese food. Yum.

    Cheers!
  • SweetxCatastrophe
    SweetxCatastrophe Posts: 593 Member
    Probably the only options are steamed veggies and plain bbq meats. The stirfry dishes all have cornstarch and/or sugar, and even something that looks pretty innocent like shrimp and vegetables has a light sauce with constarch (my usual chinese joint does it like that anyways). My place is pretty great about modifying things but hubs and I have been going there for 3 years and they wanna keep our business. My special order things are usually chicken, pork or somtimes beef stirfried with veggies, no sauce, and definitely no cornstarch to crisp the meat. I also get "special wonton" soup without the wontons and it has really awesome roasted pork, broth, carrots, beansprouts, napa cabbage, and thin sliced jalapenos.


    It totally helps to make friends with the cooks and they're usually more willing to customize if you go in rather than call (at least the first few times)
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Julienned Veggie Stir-Fry
    The simple act of cutting veggies julienne style completely
    revolutionizes the appearance of this quite basic dish. An
    inexpensive mandolin can be purchased to julienne your
    veggies, or simply cut them into matchsticks using a sharp
    knife. An important part of this recipe, and of almost any
    stir-fry, is to allow the vegetables to brown. Once they are
    added to the pan, let a minute or so pass without stirring. In
    the immortal words of Julia Child, “Don’t crowd the pan!”
    SERVES 4
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    2 scallions, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon orange zest
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
    1 red bell pepper, julienned
    2 medium yellow squash, julienned
    2 medium zucchini, julienned
    Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium flame and sauté
    ginger and scallions while stirring for two minutes. Add
    orange zest and garlic and mix lightly for about one minute.
    Toss in carrots and peppers. Stir so that all veggies come
    in contact with the pan at some point and continue
    browning.
    Leave veggies to cook for one additional minute without
    stirring. Place the squash and zucchini in the pan and mix
    evenly for one minute. Cover and cook over medium heat
    for ten minutes; stir once. Veggies are done when tender.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Paleo Spicy Tuna Rolls
    Sushi has quickly become a favorite food for seafood
    lovers. The unique flavors of this simple recipe are
    designed with Paleo Dieters in mind. You’ll never miss the
    rice, the salt, and the unhealthy additives. SERVES 4
    1½ pounds sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
    2 tablespoons cold-pressed flaxseed oil
    2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
    1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
    4 nori (seaweed) sheets
    Place tuna, oil, pepper, and ginger in a food processor.
    Blend until thoroughly combined.
    Lay sheets of nori on a work surface. Spread a quarter of
    the tuna mixture in a triangle shape on one corner of each
    sheet, leaving 1 inch uncovered. Roll into cone shape.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Paleo Fajita Stir-Fry
    This dish is an interesting fusion approach to stir-fry.
    Traditional Latin spices combined with the optional kick of
    dark Jamaican rum make an interesting marriage of
    flavors. SERVES 4
    2 pounds skirt steak, pounded thin with meat
    tenderizer
    tool and cut into 1-inch strips
    4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 small yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
    1 red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch strips
    1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch strips
    1 medium plum tomato, diced
    2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    Place meat in bottom of a glass dish. Combine 2
    tablespoons of the oil with garlic, lime juice, chili powder,
    and cumin in a jar and shake well. Pour over meat and
    marinate at least two hours in the refrigerator.
    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over
    medium flame. Add meat strips in a single layer and cook
    without stirring for one minute. Turn meat and continue
    cooking for one minute. Add onion and peppers and
    continue to cook for four minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Combine tomato and rum in a small bowl. Stir with a fork
    and pour into skillet. Cook for one minute. Sprinkle with
    cilantro. Remove from heat and cool for three minutes.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Tokyo Sesame Wakame
    As sashimi fans know, seaweed is the perfect side dish to
    pair with this Japanese delicacy. Unlike most restaurant
    versions, this Paleo recipe is healthy and delicious.
    SERVES 4
    2 ounces wakame (purchase a brand that is entirely
    seaweed with no additives)
    2 tablespoons cold-pressed flaxseed oil
    2 large carrots, grated
    2 scallions, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
    ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
    Put the dried seaweed in 2 cups of water and let sit for ten
    minutes, then drain. Add the flaxseed oil, carrots, scallions,
    and lemon juice. Toss and sprinkle with black and white
    sesame seeds.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Not all Chinese I know, but thought I'd throw out closer Asian recipes I have saved on my computer!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Asian Slaw
    Everyone loves fresh coleslaw in the summer. With the
    addition of Omega 3 Mayonnaise and a bit of ginger, you
    can enjoy a healthy version of this picnic side dish. Make it
    the day before you plan on serving to allow the lemon juice
    to tenderize the cabbage. SERVES 4
    ½ head red cabbage, washed and shredded
    1 large carrot, peeled and grated
    1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    Juice from ½ lemon
    2 scallions, chopped
    ½ cup Omega 3 Mayonnaise (page 196)
    ¼ cup diced dried pineapple
    1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
    1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
    Combine the cabbage and carrots in a large flat bowl. Add
    ginger, lemon juice, scallions, and mayonnaise. Toss
    thoroughly. Stir in pineapple pieces. Sprinkle with sesame
    seeds.
    Cover and refrigerate for twenty-four hours, remixing every
    few hours. Remove from refrigerator five to ten minutes
    before serving.
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